“Down MEMORY LANE toward August 1st”
“Florida does have some nice “Horse Racing Tracks” … so Lee and his brother, Al were interested in what the horses were doing – – which “TRACK” they would be racing – – as there were several “Tracks” and from time to time would also take ME and also Al’s wife, Thelma.”
In the above PHOTO – which I am taking… Al is on the left and looking to see just exactly how the “Bets” are increasing… as that will make for a big difference in his bet and on which horse he feels will be the WINNER. Thelma has own system as to figure “WHO” the winner will be – – she had told me… that she likes the “grey” color horse first in any race – – something about that color that is a WINNER in her book. NOW … we come to Lee, my husband and he has the best “WINNING” system to beat all – – he keeps track of each horse and rider and what they are doing here and there – – and on what the turf and weather had to do with the previous performance and then determines which “HORSE” is really “ready” to WIN!
“My system is – – wherever there is a store that has something that I NEED and or Want – and it does have to be important for me to really NEED – — that is where my money is going to go… “On a SURE THING” because… for me to take a “CHANCE” on anything – – it is strictly a DONATION!”
This PHOTO of Lee and our “Friend, Dick” who is a regular to our restaurants when the “SEASON” stars in the FALL of the year – – as it does get too cold in MICHIGAN – – and when you can afford to come to FLORIDA for several months – – to stay warm – – well… we do LOVE our FRIENDS to return year after year.
Look back to the first PHOTO – immediately and at the left arm of “LEE” and “DICK” is almost hidden – but… you can see the black frames of his glasses and “Dick” does have his racing forum – – checking which of the horses will be the “WINNER HORSE” for him on this race – – and of course…I do not know his system or even if he had a system?
Lee and friend, DICK with his many Friends in Florida would all partake in the activities that were enjoyed by all – – as in this next PHOTO – – you can see that at least five or six “FRIENDS” are leaning forward – – just to be sure to be in this PHOTO.The bottom of the above PHOTO gives the date “April 1961” so that tells us that it was still “COLD” weather up NORTH – – and still “WARM” in Florida for the enjoyment of all of our “Northern Visitors” – – everyone still had enough money to play the “Horses” – and with the smiles – – there was the possibility that some were even “WINNERS!”
Have to give THANKS to the ALMIGHTY YAHWEH – – for all of the BLESSINGS we receive and for all of the WONDERFUL MEMORIES we still have – – of all of the FUN days and times we did get to share with good FRIENDS! ******* “HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LEE” D.V. *******
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